The Simpsons

198914 seriesEntertainment / Animation
Available on
Channel 4

This long-running animated comedy focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. The head of the Simpson family, Homer, is not a typical family man. A nuclear-plant employee, he does his best to lead his family but often finds that they are leading him. The family includes loving, blue-haired matriarch Marge, troublemaking son Bart, overachieving daughter Lisa and baby Maggie. Other Springfield residents include the family's religious neighbour, Ned Flanders, family physician Dr Hibbert, Moe the bartender and police chief Clancy Wiggum.

Bart's Inner Child: Episode Image
Episode 7Bart's Inner Child

Self-help guru Brad Goodman encourages the population of Springfield to act more like Bart, with disastrous consequences. Guest starring James Brown. (S5 Ep7/22)

Homer Loves Flanders: Episode Image
Episode 16Homer Loves Flanders

Homer realises that he likes Flanders and starts to hang around with him all the time. Unfortunately, Flanders realises that he's not so keen on Homer... (S5 Ep16/22)

Bart Gets an Elephant: Episode Image
Episode 17Bart Gets an Elephant

Bart wins an elephant, but Homer can't afford its upkeep and decides to sell it to an ivory dealer... (S5 Ep17/22)

Burns' Heir: Episode Image
Episode 18Burns' Heir

When Bart wins a competition to become Mr Burns' heir, he must choose between his boring family and the rich, over-indulgent power plant owner... (S5 Ep18/22)

Lady Bouvier's Lover: Episode Image
Episode 21Lady Bouvier's Lover

Grampa and Mr Burns compete for the affections of Marge's mum. (S5 Ep21/22)

Secrets of a Successful Marriage: Episode Image
Episode 22Secrets of a Successful Marriage

Homer teaches a marriage guidance class but divulges a load of secrets about Marge and ends up in the doghouse. Or the tree house, at least. (S5 Ep22/22)

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